'Manager Kim' So Ji-sub's Big Hit: Gifts of Gold to All Staff... Why Gold Specifically? [Star Issue]

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Actor So Ji-sub has once again gifted gold to all staff members who worked alongside him during filming.

Recently, posts appeared on online communities and other platforms certifying that So Ji-sub had given gold gifts to the staff of SBS's drama 'Manager Kim.'

So Ji-sub delivered a message to the staff along with gold cards: "I felt great emotion and happiness while working on this project together. I am grateful to all of you who have silently shone as Manager Kim in your respective roles."

It is reported that since starring in his works, So Ji-sub has consistently presented gifts to staff members at the conclusion of each production as a token of gratitude.

Previously, in an interview, So Ji-sub explained his reason for gifting gold, clarifying that it was not a sponsored gift but rather a practical choice—gold can be sold later if needed to supplement expenses.

Meanwhile, the final episode of 'Manager Kim,' which concluded its run on the 25th amid strong box office performance, recorded viewership ratings of 23.4% in the Seoul Capital Area and 23.0% nationwide according to Nielsen Korea, with a peak instantaneous rating of 27.1%. Notably, the peak instantaneous rating of 27.1% stands as the series' highest ever, proving 'Manager Kim's' enduring popularity right until the end.

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